The application period for this funding opportunity is open until Tuesday, July 22, 2025 @ 8pm (EST).
The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) builds partnerships and implements strategies that reduce gun-related violence in the District. As a mission-driven organization dedicated to preventing gun violence, we seek to invest in organizations that share our commitment to addressing the root causes of gun violence and advancing sustainable solutions. To fulfill our mission, the Family Survivor Support (FSS) and Violence Intervention (VI) divisions seek applications for funding under the Consolidated Grief and Bereavement Support and Gun Violence Prevention mini-grant.
This funding is targeted for youth (8-17) and individuals between the ages of 18 – 35 who are at the highest risk of violence and are often resistant and/or not eligible for other services. The Request for Applications (RFA) makes available up to twenty-five (25) grants under the following program areas:
- Grief and Bereavement Support- up to $100,000
- Violence Prevention- up to $150,000
Division Information:
Violence Intervention (VI)
VI is a proactive, community-based engagement strategy designed to reduce gun-related violence by:
- Addressing and de-escalating potential conflicts before they become violent
- Stabilizing communities after violent incidents
- Providing intensive support to individuals at high risk of being directly involved in violence, either as a victim or a perpetrator
Family and Survivor Support Program (FSS)
FSS focuses on providing compassionate care and services to individuals and families impacted by gun violence. This includes:
- Case management and advocacy
- Trauma-informed support services
- Community-based approaches to healing
View the attachments for more details on the RFA for the FY25 Grief Support and Gun Violence Prevention Mini-Grant, the July 8, 2025, Virtual Information Session, and the associated Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
